Chapter 44: Lily and A Little RexSo, that's it then?Lily: Yes. Completed my aspiration.
Kudos to you hun.Lily: Thank you, now I'm going to complete my next aspiration.
Oh! That's cool and all, only you might want to go say hi to Rex before you start.Rex: Afternoon Mr Flood.
Terrence: Rex.
Terrence: You're looking very cheerful this afternoon. Are you up to mischief?
Rex: Oh no Mr Flood, I wouldn't do anything like that.
Oh for pete's sake, the poor boy, you're scaring the pants off him! Lighten up a little. tell him a story, go on.Terrence: So the monster rose from the murky depths and...
Rex: OOOOOoooohhhhh..... crickey. That was one scary story Mr Flood. I feel all antsy now.
Oh good job Terrence <sarcastic tone>Rex: Blah blah fun of adults blah blah
Dude: What the watcher! Crickey young man, much more of that and I'll be having a serious talk with you.
Terrence: Hmm, you may have had a point there Watcher. Perhaps I did go a little over the top on the scary story.
Terrence: I think you may have learnt a valuable lesson there Rex.
Rex: <embarrassed squirming> Yes sir. I'm sorry Mr Hollingsworth, it sounded funny in my head.... yeah...
Dude: It's ok Rex, that's how we learn kid, through our mistakes.
Terrence: See, no harm done Rex.
Olivia: So I spent the afternoon swimming and weeding the garden, just lovely.
Dude: That's great. I quite enjoy the pool myself from time to time.
Lily: So my dad's not so scary after all, is he?
Rex: No, he's actually pretty cool.
Sabastian: Well Rex, it was nice chatting.
Rex: Yep, thanks for hanging out with me but it's time I went now.
Lily: Bye Rex, see ya tomorrow. Don't forget your extra credit homework's due tomorrow!
Sabastian: Wow, you're so quick with your homework now Lily!
Lily: Yep, it's a breeze.
Lily: <Big breath> Whew! Ok so everyone, I've only got another 7 stories to tell, ready?
Dude/Sabastian and Great Uncle Alex: Sure, we're ready, go ahead.
Dude: Pffffft, that's one goofy story sweetie!
Lily: Then the bar tender turned around and said to the zebra owner, "Hey buddy you can't just walk out and leave that lyin' there". To which the man replied, "it aint a lion it's a zebra!".
Dude: <groan> Oh Lily, how many more love?
Ahh, it's so nice and quiet out here.Beth: Lily still telling goofy stories.
Yep.Hahaha, didn't take you long to slip away!Dude: Well, I listened to more than you!
True: Anyway, Terrence is looking for you. I'll finish weeding here.Dude: Man it's nice out here <deep breath> Something about the desert air.
Dude: I've got an idea.
Abi: Don't let The Watcher hear you say that Dad.
Terrence: Hmm, you have caught my attention Mr H.
Did you call me Abi?Abi: No... I was just saying... errr, what a nice night it is.
Dude: <whispering> Over here.
Wait! What are you two up to?Dude: <mumble, whisper, mumble>
Huh? I can't hear you.... Terrence: Lol, perfect! <mumble mumble>
Right, fine, have your "boy" secrets then... How are you Olivia?Olivia: Just fine thank you. Here, have a drink. Terrence.K is just telling us a story.
Oh! No offense Terrence, but I think I'm a bit 'storied' out!He's quite lovely really.Abi: I know. Are you sure we can't fit him in anywhere?
I'll have another big think about it all, I can't promise more than that Abi.Lily: Thank you Great Uncle Alex for listening to ALL my stories, you're the best!
G.U.Alex: You are very welcome Lily, it was my pleasure.
Terrence.K: Thanks for inviting me to stay over for the night.
Abi: I just wish... <sigh> I love you Terrence.
Terrence: Love you too Abi.